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TSI Assessment

The TSI Assessment (TSIA) is part of the Texas Success Initiative program designed to help determine if you are ready for college-level coursework in the general areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. It will also help determine what type of course or intervention will best meet your needs to help you become better prepared for college-level coursework if you are not ready. All first-time college students must take the TSI test before enrolling in classes, unless you are exempt or complete. Before taking the TSI Assessment, a Pre-Assessment Activity must be completed.

TSI Exemptions

You do not have to take the TSI Assessment if you:

Graduated college with an associate or bachelor’s degree; or

Have earned a C or higher in a college-level course at an accredited institution. The course must be equivalent to a VC course on the approved VC TSI course list.

Previously attended college and have been determined to have met college readiness standards by that institution; or

Are student who is enrolling in a Level 1 certificate program and are taking courses ONLY in the certificate award plan; or

Are serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, the Texas National Guard, or as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States and have been serving for at least three years preceding enrollment; or

On or after August 1, 1990, were honorably discharged, retired, or released from active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States or the Texas National Guard or service as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States.

You have completed the SAT, ACT, or other approved assessment exam with the minimum score needed for TSI exemption.

The following tests can be used to exempt you from one or more parts of the TSI Assessment.

ACT

Composite Score: 23
with a minimum of 19
on the English test.

Composite Score: 23
with a minimum of 19
on the mathematics
test.

5 year limit

SAT

SAT taken before
March 2016
Combined critical
reading and math score
of 1070 with a minimum
of 500 on critical
reading test.
Combines critical
reading and math score
of 1070 with a minimum
of 500 on math test.

SAT taken March 2016
and after
Evidence based
reading and writing
minimum score of 480
Mathematics minimum
score of 530

5 year limit

STAAR

Minimum score of 4000
on the English III test

Minimum score of 4000
on the Algebra II test

5 year limit

11th
Grade
Exit Level
TAKS

Minimum score of 2200
on the math section

Minimum score of
2200 on the English
Language Arts
section with a writing
subsection score of at
least a 3

5 year limit

Note: Mixing or combining scores from the SAT administered prior to March 2016 and the SAT administered March 2016 and later, is not allowable.

Registration & Payment Information

Visit Appointment Plus and log in if you already have an account or create an account if you are new.

Scroll down and choose the TSI Assessment from the Select Exam drop down box.

Scroll down and click the blue hyperlinked date that you would like to take the exam (If the date is not blue, there are no more seats left on that testing date)

Read the information for your test, complete any required information and then click Continue.

Look for the green check mark and the message, "Your appointment has been confirmed!" and click the Print Confirmation button.

Note: If paying with cash, check, money order, or third party payment, please go to the Payments Center (Building #8 on the Campus Map).

Tip: Any tests taken at the Testing Center, with the exceptions of SAT and ACT will be scheduled through this online system. Be sure to remember your username and password so next time you can login as a Returning User.

TSI Assessment times can be scheduled for:

Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. • 11:30 a.m. • 2 p.m. • *4:30 p.m. • *6 p.m.

Friday:
8:30 a.m. • 9 a.m. • 11:30 a.m. • *2 p.m.

Saturday: 8:30 a.m.

*Only one section can be taken at these times.
During the summer, the only test time on Friday is 8:30 a.m.

Testing Center Guidelines

A valid, current photo I.D. is required for all testing (Driver's License, Passport, Military ID, Tribal ID, or a State/National/Province ID)

Do not bring your children to the Testing Center. Please refer to the Victoria College Student Handbook, Article XVII, Section 19.11.

All exams are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Please leave all personal belongings in your vehicle. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Some test administrations may not be available during campus closures or final exam testing.

Please contact the Testing Center in advance to confirm test date availability if you are traveling from outside Victoria County.